MirRezaBekheirniaMD
Medical Genetics • Houston, TXClinical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics, Pediatric Medical Genetics
Assistant Professor, Molecular & Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine
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Office
6701 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 832-822-4280Fax+1 832-825-4294
Summary
- Dr. Mir Reza Bekheirnia is a medical geneticist based in Houston, TX, with subspecialties in clinical genetics, clinical molecular genetics, and pediatric medical genetics. He completed his medical education at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and pursued residencies in Internal Medicine and Medical Genetics at the University of Colorado and Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed a fellowship. Currently, he serves as a Clinical Geneticist at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and as a Medical Geneticist at Texas Children's Hospital, where he directs the Renal Genetics Clinic. His expertise spans pediatric medical genetics, adult genetics, and kidney genetics. Dr. Bekheirnia has multiple publications in genetic research and has been recognized with several honors, including the Star Award for Clinical Excellence from Baylor College of Medicine in 2023.
Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Medical Genetics and Genomics, 2009 - 2012- Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Medical Genetics and Genomics, 2009 - 2011
University of ColoradoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2011 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2006 - 2009
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics and Genomics- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Director, Renal Genetics clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital 2015, 2024
- Star award for clinical excellence Baylor College of Medicine, 2023
- Guest editor, special issue for kidney genetics American Journal of Medical Genetics, part C, 2021-2022
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Evaluation for genetic disease in kidney transplant candidates: A practice resource.Elizabeth G Ames, Prince M Anand, Mir Reza Bekheirnia, Mona D Doshi, Mireille El Ters
American Journal of Transplantation. 2025-02-01 - 3 citationsAdvancing Genetic Testing in Kidney Diseases: Report From a National Kidney Foundation Working Group.Nora Franceschini, David L Feldman, Jonathan S Berg, Whitney Besse, Alexander R Chang
American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2024-12-01 - A syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder caused by rare variants in PPFIA3.Maimuna S Paul, Sydney L Michener, Hongling Pan, Hiuling Chan, Jessica M Pfliger
American Journal of Human Genetics. 2024-06-06
Committees
- Living related kidney donation, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics 2021 - 2023
- Committee for genetic testing, National Kidney Foundation 2021 - 2022
Professional Memberships
- American College of Medical Genetics and GenomicsFellow
Other Languages
- Farsi
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